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Nagoya International Center News & Events
Nagoya International Center Information Counter – Phone: 052-581-0100★NIC consultations available in person at NIC, by phone or online (via Skype). See the NIC website for details.
The Nagoya International Center is a 7-minute walk or a 2-minutesubway ride from Nagoya Station.
Kokusai Center Station, on the Sakura-dori Subway Line, is linked to the
Nagoya International Center at the basement level.

★Information Counter 情報カウンター
Information on daily life and sightseeing in 9 languages (times vary), Japanese& English available Tue. to Sun. 9:00 – 19:00. Phone: 052-581-0100, E-mail:info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★Free Personal Counseling 外国人こころの相談
English-speaking counselor available on Sun. by appointment to provide
support to those with difficulties in their lives in Japan. Reservations: Call the
NIC 3F Info Counter at 052-581-0100. Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese alsoavailable.
★Free Legal Consultations 外国人無料法律相談
Consultations with a certified lawyer available on Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 byreservation only. Please leave your name & phone number on the answeringmachine at 052-581-6111. A staff member will call you back at a later date toschedule your appointment.
★Gyoseishoshi Consultations 行政書士による相談
Consult a certified administrative procedures legal specialist about procedures
related to immigration, setting up a business, etc.
Wed. & Sun. 13:00 - 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052- 581-0100.

The Nagoya International Center Library & Information
Counter are open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 – 19:00.
Closed on Mondays, December 29 - January 3, & the second
Sundays of August & February.
Paid car-parking is also available at the Center and in the immediate
vicinity.

Children's Story Book Time

外国語で楽しむ絵本の会

Listen to foreign volunteers
in the NIC's 3F Library (andoccasionally other locations)as they read story books intheir own languages fromthe library's vast collectionof international children'sbooks.
Participation is free!
When:① Sun. 10 Apr. (14:00 -14:30)② Sun. 24 Apr. (14:00 - 14:30)③ Sun. 8 May (14:00 – 14:30)
Where:
Nagoya International Center 3F Library
Places:10 (around 3 people per group, not including infants; first in,
first served)
Reservations: Apply by e-mail during the reception period for eachsession:①10:00 Sun. 3 Apr. to 12:00 Fri. 8 Apr.
②10:00 Sun. 17 Apr. to 12:00 Fri. 22 Apr.
③10:00 Sun. 1 May to 12:00 Fri. 6 May
Inquiries / reservations: E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp;
Phone: 052-581-0100★Free Educational Counseling Service 教育相談
Advice and information on education for foreign resident children, including
schools, admissions, daily life, potential problems. Wed., Fri. & Sun. 10:00 17:00 by appointment. Phone: 052-581-0100.
★Free Counseling Service for Refugees & Asylum Seekers 難民相談
Refugee Assistance Headquarters (RHQ) provides a confidential counselingservice every Thu. (10:00 - 16:00) at the NIC 3F Info Counter. Reservation
required. Inquiries: RHQ, Tel: 078-361-1700 (Website: www.rhq.gr.jp/english).

Registration & Information Session for
Language Volunteers & Disaster Language
Volunteers
語学・災害語学ボランティア登録説明会

A registration andinformation session will beheld for Language
Volunteers and Disaster
Language Volunteers.
Those registering as Disaster
Language Volunteers will
also participate in the
Disaster Language Volunteer
Training Session.
For details of volunteer
activities and requirements
for registration, please see the NIC website athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
When: Sat. 23 Apr. (13:30 - 14:30)
Where: Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3(*Depending on the COVID-19 situation, session may be also beheld online, or exclusively online.)
Reservations: Contact the Exchange and Cooperation Division (via
the NIC website, e-mail, phone, or in person) before 17:00, Fri. 22
Apr.
Inquiries: Exchange and Cooperation Division
Phone: 052-581-5689; E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

Staying Up-to-Date with the NIC
Social Media

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Evacuation Informationwww.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Keep updated on NIC events,
subscribe to the NIC Mail
Magazine, and browse back issuesof the Nagoya Calendar

Should an evacuation advisory be issued for Nagoya City,
check the Evacuation Information section on the top
page of the NIC website for information in
Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean,
Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali and easy Japanese.
Bookmark https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/evacuation/
for quick access to any updates.

Please note that NIC events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.
See the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp for updates to events.

Consultations with Nagoya Regional
Immigration Services Bureau at NIC
名古屋出入国管理局による相談

Free consultations are available at the NIC 3F Information Counter
with Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau staff on
immigration procedures, extension of period of stay, change of statusof residence, etc.
Languages available: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish,
Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese.
When: Sat. 23 Apr., Sat. 28 May (13:00 - 17:00; last session from16:00)
Reservations: Visit or phone the NIC Information Counter at least
two days before your preferred date.
Phone: 052-581-0100 (Tue. to Sun., 9:00 - 19:00)
Further details: see the NIC website at https://nic-nagoya.or.jp .

NIC Japanese Class for Children
NIC子ども日本語教室

Learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life. For
non-native speakers of Japanese aged 6 to 15 (born between Apr.
2, 2007, and Apr. 1, 2016), and junior high school students born
before Apr. 2, 2007. (Those attending evening junior high schoolclasses, please see the NIC Japanese Class for High School Students)
Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending
public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (10:00 - 11:30) (10lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Rooms 1 & 2, 5F
Japanese-style Room. *May move online depending on the
COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 1,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 40 places (determined on a first-come, first-served basis)
How to Apply: Residents of Nagoya City, those attending or planning toattend public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya
City: Apply via the NIC website from Sun. 24 Apr. (from 10:00).
Interview: Sun. 8 May (from 10:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3
 Other applicants (if vacancies remain): Apply via the NIC
website between 10:00 Tue. 10 May and 17:00 Fri. 13 May.
(*Preference given to residents of Nagoya City and those attending
public elementary or junior high schools in Nagoya City.)
Application form and further information can be found athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

NIC Japanese Class for High SchoolStudents
NIC高校生日本語教室

For young non-native speakers of Japanese (born before 1 April2007) currently attending or aspiring to enter high school andrequiring assistance with Japanese language acquisition. The classaims to help students acquire the foundations of Japanese necessary
for their studies, to enable them to complete their high schoolstudies and pursue careers. (Junior high school students, except thoseenrolled in evening courses, please see NIC Japanese School forChildren.)
Applicants and parents must also attend an interview and makepayment on 8 May.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (14:00 - 16:00) (10lessons)
Where: Nagoya International Center 3F Lecture Room 2. *May moveonline depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Cost: 2,000 Yen for 10 lessons
Places: 15; Preference given to residents of Nagoya City or thoseattending high school within Nagoya City. If applications exceed
capacity, participants will be determined by interview.
How to Apply: Applications can be made via the NIC website
between 10:00 Tue. 26 Apr. and 17:00 Sat. 7 May. Interview,
payment of fee: Sun. 8 May (from 14:00) at NIC 4F Lecture Room 3.
*Interview may be held online depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Application form and further information can be found athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp .
Inquiries: Contact the NIC Exchange and Cooperation Division on
052-581-5689

NIC Nihongo no Kai Japanese Class for
Adults

NIC日本語の会

Learn Japanese language, customs and culture required foreveryday life with volunteers. For details of class types, times andcapacity, see the NIC website.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, details may change greatly
prior to or following commencement of classes. Information will be
updated via the website when necessary; please be sure to check.
When: Every Sunday from 15 May to 17 Jul. (10 lessons)
Where:Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Rooms
Cost: 2,500 Yen for 10 lessons (plus 500 - 1,000 Yen for materials)
Places: 8-18 places available per course; In the event of excess
applications, places will be allocated by lottery. Open to non-native
speakers of Japanese (excluding elementary & junior high school
students) living in Aichi, Gifu or Mie prefectures. Preference given
to residents of Nagoya City.
How to Apply: Applications can be made online via the NIC
website from 12:00 Sun. 1 May until 12:00 Fri. 6 May, or by visiting
NIC between 9:00 and 17:00 Tue. to Sun. between 1 May and 6
May (*Closed Mondays). Applicants must attend an interview onSun. 8 May (time will vary depending on class) at NIC 5F
Conference Room.
Further Details: See the NIC website athttps://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp, or contact the Exchange andCooperation Division on 052-581-5689

Health Consultations for Foreign
Residents
外国人健康相談会

Health consultations will be available
for foreign residents living in Nagoya
City and surrounding areas, to help
provide peace of mind to those forwhom the language and culturalbarrier might also hinder access to
assistance with health issues.
Organized by Medical Information
Center Aichi and Nagoya
International Center.
Interpreting available. No reservation required.
When: Sun. 22 May (13:00 - 16:00)
Where: Nagoya International Center 5F Conference Room 1, etc.
Cost: Free

NIC International Walking

NIC国際交流ウォーキング

The Nagoya International Center's volunteer NIC Walking Guides
are hosting a walking event in late May to give Japanese andforeign residents an opportunity to have fun interacting while
tracing the history and culture of Nagoya City.
Keep your eye on the NIC website for details when they areannounced.
Website: https://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
Places: Foreign participants - 10 (first come, first served); Japaneseparticipants - 5 (lottery)
Reservations: Required.
Inquiries: NIC Information Counter
E-mail: nicwalking@nic-nagoya.or.jp; Phone: 052-581-0100

Need assistance in other languages?

日本語・英語以外の言語でもお手伝いします

Service is available at the NIC Information Counter in theselanguages on the following days:
Portuguese: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Spanish: Tue. to Sun. 10:00 - 17:00 (except 12:00 - 13:00)
Chinese: Tue to Fri. 13:00 - 17:00; Sat. & Sun. 10:00 - 17:00(except 12:00 - 13:00)
Korean: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Filipino: Thu., Sat., Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Vietnamese: Wed., Sat. (NEW), Sun. 13:00 - 17:00
Nepali: Wed., Sun. (NEW) 13:00 - 17:00
For more information, contact the NIC Information Counter on
052-581-0100.

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Living in Nagoya■Advance reservation required whenchanging a foreign license
外国免許切替申請は事前予約が必要

From 1 March 2022, drivers wishing to apply to change their foreign
license to a Japanese license need to make a reservation in advance.
Reservations can be made via the website below.
Please select the place where you wish to apply to change your license(Driver's License Examination Center - Hirabari, or Higashi-Mikawa
Driver's License Center - Tosan), the application date, etc., enter therequired information, and submit your reservation.
Reservation website:
Aichi Electronic Application System (Aichi Police)https://bit.ly/34T9mJj
How to use the reservation website:
https://bit.ly/3Bv0iGw■Subsidy for international exchange /multicultural community promotion
activities
国際交流・多文化共生推進活動に助成

Applications can be madefor a subsidy for Japanese
language classes,
cross-cultural exchange
events, events introducing
foreign culture and otherinternational exchange andmulticultural community
promotion projects to beheld between April 2022 and March 2023.
The subsidy covers up to half of the program expenses. Conditions
and subsidy amount limit apply.
Eligibility: Groups who have been engaged in international exchange
and multicultural community promotion activities in Nagoya City forat least one year
Period of eligible activities: Fri. 1 Apr. 2022 to Fri. 31 Mar. 2023
Application period: Fri. 1 Apr. to Mon. 2 May 2022.
Applications / inquiries: International Relations Division, Bureau of
Tourism, Culture & Exchange, City of Nagoya
Phone: 052-972-3062; Fax: 052-972-4200■The First JLPT in 2022 (July)

2022年第1回日本語能力試験（7月）

The Japanese-Language Proficiency
Test (JLPT) is the largest-scale
Japanese-language test for evaluating
and certifying the Japanese proficiency
of non-native speakers in the world.
Whether you’re just curious about thelevel of your Japanese ability, or would
like certification of your Japanese skills
as a qualification for future
employment, the JLPT is a good way tomeasure your Nihongo skills.
The JLPT is conducted twice a year, inJuly and December. Applications for the July Test close on 15 April, so
if you’re thinking of sitting the examination, it’s time to get yourapplication together.
There are five levels of the test, from N5 through to N1 (N1 being themost advanced). For more information on the JLPT, the registration
process, suggestions for textbooks to help you prepare, and somesample questions to help you decide which level to aim for, check out
the official website.
When: Sun. 3 Jul.
Application period: From Fri. 25 Mar. until Fri. 15 Apr. (17:00)
How to apply: See the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test
website below for full details.
Website: https://info.jees-jlpt.jp/

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NAGOYA CALENDAR 2022. 4■Sunday Service at City of Nagoya Wardand Branch Offices

区役所・支所の日曜窓口
In order to provide greater accessibility to services for residents,
service is available at ward and branch offices on predetermined
Sundays.
Upcoming Sunday Service dates:

3 Apr. 8:45 - 14:00
10 Apr. 8:45 - 12:00
8 May 8:45 - 12:00*Please note that dates may be subject to change or cancellation.
Services provided
Service is limited tosubmission andissuance of
documents
concerning changing
one's residence to orfrom the City of
Nagoya.
*Please be awarethat some procedures
may not be available.
You may be asked to come at a later date for procedures requiringconfirmation with other local or national government bodies.
For a list of services available at ward and branch offices on
Sunday Service dates, see the NIC website athttps://bit.ly/3tMw0f0 .

■Night, Sunday, & Holiday Emergency
Clinics in Nagoya
休日診療所、
名古屋医師会急病センター
Did you know thatemergency treatment isavailable when regular
medical facilities are closed(on Sundays, national
holidays, during the year-end /New Year holiday period, andat night)? Make sure you
know where your closest
clinic is, just in case. Gettingcaught out on a Sunday or aholiday can be very stressful if
you aren’t prepared.

A full list of emergency clinics in Nagoya can be found on the City of
Nagoya website at:
http://bit.ly/emergency-nagoya-clinics
For information on other clinics in Aichi, contact the Aichi
Emergency Medical Treatment Information Center (Phone:052-263-1133).
You can also search for medical facilities on the Center's website at:
http://www.qq.pref.aichi.jp/■Emergency Broadcast Telephone Service

同報無線テレホンサービス
The City of Nagoya's emergency
speaker system is used to broadcast
emergency announcements such as
Evacuation Information and national
J-Alert warnings, and may also be
used for tests. When announcements
are difficult to hear due to weather
conditions, or difficult to understand,use your phone and call the number
below to check whether what you've
heard is a drill, or something urgent.

The service is available in English, Chinese and Korean, in addition to
Japanese.

Japanese: 0180-995926
English: 052-957-9260

Chinese: 052-957-9261
Korean: 052-957-9262

Please note that events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.

■Living Q & A: What if my spouse registers our divorce without my agreement?
外国人暮らしのQ＆A「もしも知らないうちに配偶者が勝手に離婚届を出したら」About a month ago, I agreed to a divorce, and handed my Japanese wife the signed divorce registration form. Now I
feel that we ought to take our time and think about it more before we reach a decision. What would happen if mywife submitted the divorce registration form to the ward office? Would I be able to stop the divorce?
And if my wife were to hand in the divorce registration without my knowledge, could the divorce be rendered void?
Divorce registration (rikon todoke / 離婚届) is submitted when both parties are in mutual agreement over their decision to
divorce. When submitting the divorce registration, it is necessary for both parties to be willing to divorce.
As long as there are no discrepancies in the details as written on the form or the appended documents, and the content of the form
adheres to the standard format, it seems that the registration will be accepted (juri / 受理) at municipal offices. Once theregistration form is accepted, there is no system for retraction, and the registration is considered valid.
If a divorce registration is accepted but one party was not willing to divorce at the time of registration, one can petition the family
court (katei saibansho / 家庭裁判所) to have the divorce annulled in accordance with the law. For more information on theprocedure, what petitioning the court involves (arbitration, judgment, personal status litigation) and so on, you will need to consult
a lawyer.
If one party is a Japanese national (or both), and provided that a divorce registration has not yet been submitted, one can submit arequest of non-acceptance of divorce registration (rikon todoke fu-juri mōshidesho / 離婚届不受理申出書) to the mayor ofyour municipality to prevent a divorce registration being accepted without the agreement of one party.
On the other hand, when a divorce registration is accepted but the confirmation of one party cannot be obtained, the mayor of theaccepting municipality is to notify that party that a divorce registration has been submitted and accepted.
Finally, divorce procedures vary from country to country, and the laws of other countries on this issue can differ from that of Japan.
Even if, during your period of residence in Japan, your divorce registration is accepted as being inaccordance with Japanese law, it may still not meet the legal requirements of your own country. You willneed to look up acceptable ways to obtain a divorce in your own country, and follow the recognizedprocedure to ensure your divorce also meets the requirements there.
NIC Civic Advisory Service for Foreign Residents - A free civic advisory service for foreign
residents is available in person or by telephone at the NIC Information Counter.
Phone: 052-581-0100 E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp★See page 2 for Free Legal Consultations, Gyoseishoshi Consultations, and more.

■Rules for Cyclists in Aichi Prefecture Have Changed
愛知県の自転車利用のルールが変わりました

As part of measures to prevent traffic accidents involving bicycles, the Ordinance on Promotion of Safe and Proper Use of Bicycles
was enacted in March 2021.
The following rules apply to bicycle riders in Aichi Prefecture as of 1 October 2021.
 Cyclists are required to make efforts to wear helmets when riding.
 Cyclists are obliged to take out bicycle liability insurance.
Both adults and children should wear helmets
About 70% of fatalities in traffic accidents involving bicycles are due to fatal head wounds. When riding a bicycle, always make aneffort to wear a helmet. And be sure to wear the helmet correctly to provide better protection.
Take out bicycle liability insurance
Bicycle riders have been determined to be the responsible party in a number of traffic accidents, bearing high compensation
liabilities. Be prepared for this contingency by taking out bicycle liability insurance. It is mandatory for bicycle riders to have takenout bicycle liability insurance.
★For more on bicycle liability insurance, see https://bit.ly/37eDixf.

Other points to remember when riding a bicycle
 As a rule, cyclists must ride on the road. Bicycles should only be ridden on the sidewalk in exceptional circumstances.
 On sidewalks, pedestrians have priority. When riding on sidewalks, cyclists must ride on the side nearest the road.
 When riding on the road, cyclists must ride on the left side of the road.
 Cyclists must stop completely at stop signs to confirm safety.
 Cyclists must obey traffic lights at intersections.
 Riding a bicycle while intoxicated is prohibited.
 Riding with two people on one bicycle is prohibited.
 Riding side-by-side is prohibited.
 Cyclists must use bicycle lights at night.

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Yokiso 揚輝荘
Yokiso, adjoining the southeast corner of Kakuozan Nittaiji Temple in
Chikusa Ward, is another of Nagoya's well-maintained historicalproperties. Although only a portion of the original property remains, adiorama in the Choshokaku guesthouse gives visitors a glimpse ofwhat Yokiso, with its assortment of teahouses, recreational facilities
and picturesque gardens, must have been like in its former life.
Ponder the Kakuozan of almost a century ago as you take in thefusion of western and Japanese architectural styles (plus the Southand Southeast Asian influences in the Choshokaku). And visit again ineach season to experience the ever-changing charm of the gardens.
Yokiso was formerly a secondary residence of Ito Jirozaemon Suketami,
the founder and first president of the department store retailer
Matsuzakaya Co., Ltd. (see below). When completed in 1939, theapproximately 33,000km2 grounds, standing proudly on the Kakuozan
hillside, contained more than 30 buildings and a pond-centeredstrolling garden.
In its heyday, Yokiso served as a reception hall and a social meeting
place visited by members of the Imperial family and key figures ingovernment, business, bureaucracy, and the cultural sphere. It also
became the hub for the formation of an international community
through Suketami's support and provision of lodging to Asian students.
Later, the Ito family would relocate from Chaya-machi (nowMarunouchi 2-chome, Naka Ward) to take up residence at Yokiso.
Subjected to wartime air-raids, and later partial redevelopment of theproperty, Yokiso currently exists as two premises, South and North.
The site's remaining buildings are of great historical value. With fivestructures designated Tangible Cultural Properties of the City of
Nagoya, and the gardens of the North and South premises, Yokiso
remains a cultural asset to its local community. It is also one of a limited
number of cultural facilities in Nagoya where visitors can appreciate thehistorical quality of the site together with the beauty of nature as thegardens transition through the seasons, providing spectacles such as
cherry blossoms in spring, the fresh greenery of early summer and thebrilliant hues of autumn.
Work to restore and open the site's structures to the
Ito Jirozaemon Suketami 伊藤次郎左衛門祐民
public is ongoing. The restoration of the Choshokaku
The roots of the Ito Jirozaemon family can be traced to Sukehiro (祐広)guesthouse was completed in 2013, adding anotherand his son Sukemichi (祐道, the first Ito Jirozaemon), both vassals offacility for the sharing of the area's history and culture.
Oda Nobunaga known by the alias Ranmaru. With the construction of
Nagoya Castle and the transfer of regional power from Kiyosu, thefamily relocated to Nagoya and became purveyors of kimono.
Suketami (1878-1940), who built Yokiso, became the 15th Ito
Jirozaemon at the age of 46 in 1924. Suketami had transformed the
Ito Kimono Store, which had been operating for over 250 years in
Chaya-machi, turning it into a corporation, and he became the firstpresident of Ito Kimono Store Co. Ltd. In 1910 he opened a modern
department store on a corner in Nagoya's Sakae-machi, at the time adeveloping center of business and commerce. The company namelater changed to Matsuzakaya, with the first new Matsuzakaya
department store opening in Otsu-machi (the current Nagoya storesite) in 1925.
Suketami later became president of the Nagoya Chamber ofCommerce and was active as a leader in Nagoya's business andeconomic circles, but resigned his official posts in 1933 in accordancewith a policy he himself had instituted, setting 55 as the age ofretirement. In retirement he established the social welfare corporation
Shuzenkai Co. Ltd, and contributed to social programs in areas
including childcare, medical care, and sheltered workshops. Suketami
also contributed to international friendship, founding the Nagoya
Japan-Siam Society in 1935, and providing assistance to international
students from Asian countries.
Suketami constructed Yokiso over two decades, between 1918 and
1939, as a secondary residence of the Ito family.
When: 9:30 - 16:30. Closed Mondays (open if Monday falls on anational holiday, and closed the next weekday)
Where: Chikusa Ward (千種区) Hoo-cho (法王町) 2-5-17
Access: A 10-minute walk north from Kakuozan Sta. (覚王山, H15) on
the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線)
Admission: South Premises (Choshokaku) - General Admission 300 Yen;
Junior HS students and younger free; Nagoya City residents aged 65
and over 100 Yen.
 North Premises - Free
Website: https://www.yokiso.jp/
NIC is grateful for the invaluable assistance of NPO Yokiso no Kai.

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Exhibitions
Osamu Harada: Finding "KAWAII"「原田治 展 「かわいい」の発見」

The late Harada Osamu (1946-2016)
was the progenitor of the OSAMUGOODS that enjoyed explosive
popularity, particularly among juniorand senior high school girls, from thelate 70s through to the 90s.
His illustrations, influenced byAmerican comics, TV cartoons andpop art of the 50s and 60s, especially
his characters drawn with clear,concise lines and refreshing colors,
had an immense impact on theJapanese ’kawaii’ culture that
©OSAMU HARADA
followed.
This first posthumous exhibition of Harada’s work to tour Japan
presents an overview of the much-loved artist, from his work for themagazine an・an that began his work as an illustrator, to a focus onwork in other areas including advertising, publishing, and various
goods, as well as early materials from his childhood up to his mid-20s,
and material related to his essay collection, Boku no Bijutsu-chō.
When: Until Sun. 8 May (Weekdays 10:00 - 16:00; Sat., Sun. &national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
Where: Telepia Hall (テレピアホール), Telepia (テレピア) 2F, Higashi Ward
(東区) Higashi Sakura (東桜) 1-14-25
Access: From Sakae Sta. (栄駅, H10 / M05) on the Subway
Higashiyama Line and Meijo Line, and Sakaemachi Sta. (栄町駅, ST01)
on the Meitetsu Seto Line, a 5-minute walk east from Exit 4A; A
5-minute walk south from Takaoka Sta. (高岳駅, S06) on the Subway
Sakura-dori Line (地下鉄桜通線).
Admission: General Admission 1,200 Yen; Junior HS and Elementary
students 600 Yen; Pre-school-aged children free.
Website: https://www.tokai-tv.com/events/haradaosamuten/(Japanese)

Special Exhibition: SHINNO Hiroshi and
NISHIZAWA Ichiro - Creating Nature 特別展「新野洋×西澤伊智朗 ー自然を創るー」

Born in 1979, Shinno Hiroshi takes
silicon molds of plants he collects inthe mountains around his studio in
Minami Yamashiro Village, Kyoto,using them to cast parts in synthetic
resin, which he paints and assembles
into never-before-seen creatures.
These works are so realistic that one
might even believe the creatures
SHINNO Hiroshi, 2012. 3. 18, Kyoto, 2012
actually existed. Shinno has recently
begun to create and exhibit gigantic
works using the forms of driftwoodand animal bones.
Nishizawa Ichiro (b. 1959) creates
ceramic works which evoke thetexture of the land itself. These works,
created at his studio in the mountains
of Naniai, Nagano, and inspired bysuch subjects as the existence andform of caterpillar fungus, abandoned
structures and decayed fruit, wereNISHIZAWA Ichiro, End ofborn from the artist's desire forwandering (彷徨の先に), 2020endless spontaneous expression.
Nishizawa says clay allows him to project himself upon it.
Enjoy 'nature' as created by artists born 20 years apart. See the acrylic
resin works of Shinno Hiroshi, overflowing with a sense of fresh andvibrant translucence, together with the rough, simple ceramic works of
Nishizawa Ichiro.
When: Fri. 22 Apr. to Sun. 28 Aug. (Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30;
Sat., Sun. & national holidays 10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 2 May, 18 Jul., 15 Aug.)and Tue. 19 Jul.
Where: The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art (ヤマザキ マザック 美術館)
4F Exhibition Room, Higashi Ward (東区)
Access: Connected to Shinsakae-machi Sta. (新栄町駅, H11) Exit 1 on
the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線).
Admission: General Admission 1,300 (1,100) Yen; Senior and Junior
HS students and Elementary students 500 Yen; Holders of a Certificate
of Disability and 1 accompanying person 1,100 Yen; Pre-school aged
children free. Prices in ( ) are for groups of 10 or more.
Website: www.mazak-art.com

Natori Shunsen - Portraying the Actor「名取春仙 役者を描く」

NATORI Shunsen (1886-1960) earned
popularity for his Shin-hanga (新版画, 'new
woodblock print') images of kabuki andother stage and screen actors publishedduring the Taisho and early Showa periods.
Shunsen's vividly colored and realistic works
can be recognized as modern yakusha-e (役者絵, woodblock prints of kabuki actors),
honoring the ukiyo-e tradition of the Edo
period while incorporating the expressionof a new age. The beauty of the actor's
features and mannerisms, and of the stage,as captured in the works of Shunsen weremuch adored by kabuki enthusiasts.
Ōkōchi Denjirō as Tange Sazen,
This exhibition, focusing on the Creativefrom the series Portraits of Actors
in Shinpa Drama
Prints Collection of Portraits by Shunsen (創作版画春仙似顔集) and the Additions toPortraits by Shunsen (春仙似顔集追加), features 49 yakusha-e portraits
acquired by the Okazaki City Museum in recent years.
When: Sat. 9 Apr. to Sun. 15 May (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Closed Mondays.
Where: Okazaki City Museum (岡崎市美術博物館), Okazaki City (岡崎市)
Access: From Higashi Okazaki Sta. (東岡崎駅, NH13), Meitetsu Nagoya
Line (名鉄名古屋本線), North Exit Bus Stop (北口バスのりば), take the bus
bound for Chūō Sōgō Kōen (中央総合公園) departing from Stop 2, andalight at Bijutsu Hakubutsukan (美術博物館, 380 Yen), from which theMuseum is a 5-minute walk.
Admission: General admission (Senior HS and older) 500 Yen; Junior HS
students & younger children free; Holders of a Certificate of Disabilityand 1 accompanying caregiver free.
Website: https://www.city.okazaki.lg.jp/museum (Japanese)

Other Current Exhibitions
 Doll Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family
特別展「尾張徳川家の雛まつり」

When: Until Sun. 3 Apr. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.) Closed
Mondays.
Where: The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)
Website: https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/en/ Collecting Van Gogh: Helene Kröller-Müller's Passion
for Vincent's Art「ゴッホ展――響きあう魂 ヘレーネとフィンセント」

When: Until Sun. 10 Apr. (9:30 - 17:00; 9:30 - 20:00 on Fridays;
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.)
Where: Nagoya City Art Museum (名古屋市美術館), Naka Ward (中区)
Website: https://art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

 The Artistry and Brilliance of Kyushu Porcelain「技と輝きが宿る 九州陶磁器展」

When: Until Sun. 17 Apr. (10:00 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.)
Closed Mondays (or the following business day if it falls on anational holiday).
Where: Yokoyama Art Museum (横山美術館), Higashi Ward (東区)Website: https://www.yokoyama-art-museum.or.jp/ (Japanese) DC Exhibition - The Art of DC - The Dawn of Super
Heroes「DC展 スーパーヒーローの誕生」

When: Until Sun. 8 May (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 30 minutes
before closing.) Closed Mondays (open 2 May) and the 4th
Tuesday of the month (26 Apr.).
Where: Nagoya City Museum (名古屋市博物館), Mizuho Ward (瑞穂区)
Exhibition website: https://artofdc.jp/nagoya/Website: http://www.museum.city.nagoya.jp/

 Special Exhibition: Hunters on Land
特別展
「大地のハンター展―陸の上にも4億年―」

When: Until Sun. 12 Jun. (9:30 - 17:00; Last entry 16:30.) Closed
Mondays (open 2 May), Fri. 15 Apr., Tue. 10, Fri. 20 May.
Where: Nagoya City Science Museum (名古屋市科学館) Scienceand Technology Building (理工館) B2F Temporary Exhibition Hall (イベントホール), Naka Ward (中区)
Exhibition website: https://tv-aichi.co.jp/huntersonland/(Japanese)
Website: http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

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In and around Nagoya / Living in Nagoya●The 50th Inazawa Ueki Matsuri - Green Festival -第50回いなざわ植木まつり〜グリーンフェスティバル〜

Pick up garden plants and seedlings at a discount (around 20% cheaper than themarket price) from Inazawa's producers of garden plants.
Saturday and Sunday will also feature a variety of events for all to enjoy and get closer
to plants.
For details of events, preventive measures that will be in place and other information,please see the Inazawa City website (see below).
Events may be subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation; please checkthe website for updates to events.
When: Wed. 20 Apr. to Fri. 29 Apr. (nat. hol.) (9:30 - 17:00) (Events will be cancelled in
Photo courtesy of Inazawa City
wet weather.)
Where: Approach to Kōnomiya Shrine (尾張大国霊神社[国府宮]) and shrine grounds, Inazawa City (稲沢市) Kōnomiya (国府宮) 1-1-1
Access: About a 5-minute walk east from Kōnomiya Sta. (国府宮駅, NH47) on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line (名鉄名古屋本線), or about a
15-minute walk west from Inazawa Sta. (稲沢駅, CA71) on the JR Tōkaidō Line.
Inquiries: Agriculture Division, Inazawa City Hall, phone: 0587-32-1352 (Japanese)
Website: http://www.city.inazawa.aichi.jp/event/matsuri/1004617/index.html (Japanese)■Special Benefit for Residence Tax-exempted Households, etc. 住民税非課税世帯等に対する臨時特別給付金について
A special payment of 100,000 Yen per household will be made to households that are exempted from paying residence tax (jūminzei /住民税) or whose income has drastically decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(1) Residence Tax-exempted Households
A notification (in an envelope) will be sent to you in early February 2022 by post. Check the contents of the Confirmation Notice, fillin the required items, and send it to the City of Nagoya by post. The benefit will be deposited in the designated bank accountbetween 1 and 2 months after posting your Confirmation Notice.
(2) Households Experiencing Substantial Reduction in Income
Eligibility: Households registered as residing in Nagoya City at the time of application, whose income has severely decreased as aresult of the COVID-19 pandemic, and who are recognized as being in similar circumstances to households exempted from paying
residence tax for 2021.
① Contact the City of Nagoya Special Benefit Call Center (see below).
Inform staff that your income has severely decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Nagoya will send an
application form, etc. (with the applicant's name, etc. printed) to eligible households.
② Return the application form, etc. by post to the City of Nagoya.
Be sure to include documents to confirm your identity, the amount of your income, etc.
After assessment of your application, the special benefit will be deposited in your designated bank account.
③ Payment period
The payment of 100,000 Yen will be made to eligible applicant households from mid-March.
Inquiries: City of Nagoya Special Benefit Call Center
Phone: 050-3135-3260
Languages supported: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali
Service hours:
Weekdays only 9:00 - 17:00★For more information, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3gsjXNq■Obtaining a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate 新型コロナウイルスワクチン接種証明書の発行について

You can now obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate via smartphone app. Nagoya City residents who don't have an Individual
Number (My Number) card can still apply by post to the City of Nagoya. (For information on how to apply for a vaccination certificate
by post, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3FIfgcB .)①COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate App
Download the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
(*App available in Japanese only)
What you'll need
App Store
Google Play Individual Number (My Number) card
 Individual Number card pass code
 Passport (if applying for a vaccination certificate for use overseas) Smartphone capable of reading the Individual Number card (NFC Type B compatible, iOS 13.7 or above, Android OS 8.0 or
above)
What to do Download the app. (*App may not be available on some models and operating system versions.)
 Follow the prompts and use your Individual Number card and passport (if applying for a vaccination certificate for use
overseas) to complete your application.
 Your vaccination certificate will be issued within the app.
②By Post
For information on how to apply for a vaccination certificate by post, please see the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3FIfgcB .
③Apply at the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Issuance Center Counter
If you don't have much time before you need to travel overseas, and you are unable to apply for a certificate by post, you can makea reservation to apply at the counter to have a certificate issued.
For information on how to apply at the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Issuance Center Counter, please see the NIC website athttps://bit.ly/3FIfgcB .
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Inquiries:
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)

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COVID-19■COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Ages 5 to 11

5歳から11歳の方への新型コロナワクチンの接種についてChildren ages 5 to 11 can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The proportion of COVID-19 cases in children in Japan is increasing.
The City of Nagoya will send information about vaccinations to all eligible recipients per schedule. Read the guide and decide withyour children whether or not they should receive a vaccination.
Type of vaccine administered

Number of shots

Interval between 1st and 2nd shot

Ages eligible for vaccination

Pfizer vaccine for children *TwoGenerally 3 weeks

5 to 11 years old *** The dosage per vaccination is 0.2 ml (dosage for those aged 12 and over is 0.3 ml), and the amount of the active ingredient is
1/3 of that of Pfizer's vaccine for those aged 12 over.
* * The type of COVID-19 vaccine for recipients between the ages of 5 and 11 will be decided based on the age they received their
1st shot. Children who received their 1st shot at 11 years old and turn 12 years old before their 2nd shot will have the Pfizer's
vaccine for children administered for their 2nd shot.
Eligible Recipients: Children ages 5 to 11
It is especially recommended that children with underlying conditions such as chronic
respiratory diseases and congenital heart diseases, who are at high risk of severe illness, getvaccinated. Please consult your doctor before getting vaccinated.
Children turning 5 will be sent a vaccination voucher by post the month following theirbirthday.
For details, please refer to the printed materials enclosed with the vaccination voucher, andguide available on the City of Nagoya website.
Inquiries
City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 Consultations for the COVID-19 vaccination
Tel: 050-3135-2252
 Consultations regarding children's health and receiving the COVID-19 vaccination
Tel: 050-3205-1661
City of Nagoya website: https://bit.ly/3tpKLnICity of Nagoya website

Related information on the NIC website: https://bit.ly/3vMGLRh

NIC website■COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot (3rd Dose) 新型コロナウイルスワクチン追加接種（3回目接種）について

The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines can decrease over time, even in those who have already received two doses. A third vaccination will bemade available to those who for whom at least 8 months have already passed since being administered the second dose. You will need to makea reservation to receive a vaccination, and a vaccination coupon will be required to make a reservation. Eligible residents will be sent a coupon
for the third vaccination to their registered address as their vaccination period approaches. Detailed information will be provided via thepamphlet to be sent with the vaccination coupon, and via the City of Nagoya website.

City of Nagoya COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center - Phone: 050-3135-2252 (9:00 - 17:30 weekdays)
City of Nagoya official website: https://bit.ly/3C8ti5F (Japanese)
City of Nagoya website★People in the following situations will need to apply to be issued a vaccination coupon: You received the second dose outside Nagoya City, and later moved to Nagoya City
 You received the first two doses overseas * You received one dose overseas and one dose in Japan * You received two doses in Japan, but the City of Nagoya is unable to confirm your prior vaccination due to an error in registration on the
Vaccination Record System, etc.
 The address on your vaccination coupon is not the address where you are registered as a resident
 You received two doses under a COVID-19 vaccination program for Japanese living abroad * You received two doses as an employee of United States Forces Japan * You received two doses as part of clinical trials for a pharmaceutical manufacturer * Persons other than those listed above who are eligible to receive a third dose but have not received a vaccination coupon*Applicable only to persons who have received COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer, Takeda/Moderna, or AstraZeneca.
★See the NIC website at https://bit.ly/3GEY3BR for further details.

■Examination and Consultation Center (Call Center) 受診・相談センター

If you have symptoms such as a fever, and are worried that you may have COVID-19, please consult your regular doctor or local clinic byphone first. Please do not go directly to the clinic without consulting staff in advance.
If you do not have a regular doctor or are unsure which medical clinic to consult, please contact the Nagoya City Examination andConsultation Center, whose staff will direct you to a medical facility where you can be examined and tested.
Phone: 050-3614-0741 (24 hours); Fax: 050-8882-9703
E-mail: nagoya_jyushinsoudan@medi-staffsup.com (Japanese)

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Hakken! Nagoya / Movies
About 450 animal species are kept at theHigashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the largest
number in Japan. You can meet a wide range ofanimals from big elephants to small medaka killifish,
including popular favorites such as koalas andreticulated giraffes, and the handsome westerngorilla, Shabani.
Near the main
entrance is a monorail
platform (fee applies).
On the monorail (Sky
View Train), you canenjoy the view of theentire park and see theanimals from above.

Hakken! NAGOYA is a
publication compiled by Nag
oyaInternational Center volunteers.
Hakken means "discover"inJapanese. Whole issues areavailable on the NIC website.

Zoo, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Like the Botanical Gardens
introduced last month, you
can enter the Zoo areawith the same ticket. Haveyou been to a zoo
recently? Why not visit theHigashiyama Zoo andBotanical Gardens andrelive your childhood? A
day with the animals will
refresh your mind andbody. There are a variety ofrestaurants in the park, so
you can eat a meal or takebreaks and spend thewhole day there.

Where: Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (東山動植物園), Chikusa Ward (千種区)

When: 9:00 - 16:30. Closed Mondays, or the following
weekday if Monday is a national holiday.
Access: A 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Koen Sta. (東山公園駅, H17) Exit 3 on the Subway Higashiyama Line (地下鉄東山線). (Paid parking also available.)
Admission: Adults (Senior HS students and older) 500 Yen;
Junior HS students and younger free; Nagoya City residents
aged 65 and over 100 Yen (proof of age required).
Website: www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp*Times may change depending on the
COVID-19 situation. Please check the official
website before visiting.

Shabani image courtesy of Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Check out whole issues of Hakken! NAGOYA, available to download on the NIC website at www.nic-nagoya.or.jp !

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Listed below are foreign language movies being shown in Nagoya theaters. Listings are subject to change. Movies are usually shown in their original language with Japanese subtitles; someshowings may be dubbed in Japanese for younger audiences. Numbers in < > after the movie listing correspond to the above location guide.

★MORBIUS モービウス★VALENTINA 私はヴァレンティナ★SHADOW IN THE CLOUD シャドウ・イン・クラウド★BERGMAN ISLAND ベルイマン島にて★FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE★NITRAM ニトラム

Eddie Redmayne , Jude Law / dir. David Yates / from Apr. 8 <1><2><4>★THE SPARKS BROTHERS スパークス・ブラザーズ

Jared Leto , Matt Smith / dir. Daniel Espinosa / from Apr. 1 <1><2><4>
Chloe Grace Moretz , Nick Robinson / dir. Roseanne Liang / from Apr. 1 <1><2>

ファンタスティック・ビーストとダンブルドアの秘密★MARRY ME マリー・ミー

Jennifer Lopez , Owen Wilson / dir. Kat Coiro / from Apr. 22 <1><2>★C'MON C'MON カモン カモン

Joaquin Phoenix , Woody Norman / dir. Mike Mills / from Apr. 22 <4><5>★A HERO 英雄の証明

Amir Jadidi , Mohsen Tanabandeh / dir. Asghar Farhadi / from Apr. 1 <5>

Thiessa Woinbackk , Guta Stresser / dir. Cassio Pereira dos Santos / from Apr. 22 <5>
Vicky Krieps , Tim Roth / dir. Mia Hansen-Løve / from Apr. 22 <5>
Caleb Landry Jones , Judy Davis / dir. Justin Kurzel / from Apr. 29 <5>
Ron Mael , Russell Mael / dir. Edgar Wright / from Apr. 8 <6>★DEUX ふたつの部屋、ふたりの暮らし

Barbara Sukowa , Martine Chevallier / dir. Filippo Meneghetti / from Apr. 15 <6>★KURSK 潜水艦クルスクの生存者たち

Matthias Schoenaerts , Lea Seydoux / dir. Thomas Vinterberg / from Apr. 22 <6>★DOROGIE TOVARISHCHI 親愛なる同志たちへ

Yulia Visotskaya , Vladislav Komarov / dir. Andrei Konchalovsky / from Apr. 8 <7>10

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Bulletin Board - Please note all prices, dates, times, and locations are subject to change This is a free service provided for volunteer & community-focused notices. See https://bit.ly/2ZqD6If for guidelines and to submit a notice.
Cultural Learning Opportunities★Hana-no-ki-kai - Ikebana classes every 4th Sun. of the month 13:00 16:00 near Kanayama Sta. Only actual cost charged for materials.
Reservations - Phone: 0562-93-0310; Fax: 0562-93-5214 (Ms. Suzuki)★Ikebana Communications - Enjoy your stay in Japan & make newfriends by learning Ikebana. We meet every 2nd & 4th Sat. 14:00 - 20:00
near Nagoya Int'l Center Bldg. Fee 1400 Yen / class. Call Mimi
090-4867-4264, Ms. Wakita 052-581-6071 or Miki 090-7954-2892★Japanese Home Cooking Class, Ikebana & Tea Ceremony inEnglish - Learn to use the different sauces & spices common to
traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes. Flower arranging & tea
ceremony lessons available; private or group lessons OK. Call
090-7431-4428 (Hideko).
★Experience Japanese culture by learning Ikebana - Basic lessons
with demonstration in English. 2000 Yen / lesson (flower & room fee).
Arimatsu Community Center (3 mins. from Meitetsu Arimatsu Sta.) 2nd /4th Sat. 10:00 - 12:00. Email: info@ikebanaworkshop.com or call:
080-5448-0015 (Kayoko)★Let's Enjoy Japanese Kimono - Try on a variety of kimonos and learn
about Japanese culture. Every 2nd Sat., 13:00 – 15:00, at Atsuta Shogai
Gakushu Center (a 15 min. walk from Subway Hibino Sta. Exit 1.) 500
Yen with tea. Phone/fax: 052-681-9414 (Yoshida YYclub)★Japanese traditional brush calligraphy - Try Japanese traditionalcalligraphy. Any time from 10:00 to 17:00. Please contact us one dayprior to your visit. 2 hours. Venue 3-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Sta.
Ongoing lessons available. Contact: info@houkoan.com; Phone:
070-8310-0420★SHONAI FC - Free international-community-based football / soccer,
every Sunday 16:00 at Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, (Tsurumai Line) All welcome!
More info at https://www.facebook.com/shonaifc or just come down!
★Workshop for English teachers - We have bi-monthly workshops forEnglish teachers at Nagoya International Center. Any nationalities
welcome. We also have fun gatherings occasionally. Please check our
website for upcoming events. Let’s get together! Website:
https://www.etjaichi.com/
Family Groups★Chayagasaka Cooperative English Playgroup - for children 0 to 6
with at least one (English speaking) non-Japanese parent. Wednesday
mornings near Chayagasaka Sta.; 500 yen per session. Games, songs,
snacks and crafts. Email: chayagasakaplaygroup@gmail.com Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chayagasaka_playgroup/★Bilingual Nagoya - English class for bilingual kids. Elementary 1st
grade through junior high. Meets every Sat. morning in Chikusa-ku. Next
step up from the Chayagasaka playgroup. For more information contact:bilingualnagoya@gmail.com★Takaoka English Playgroup - Meets on random Sundays from 9:30 11:30 at Takaoka Children's Center (Jidokan). All foreign & bi-cultural
families, returnees welcome. Games, songs, crafts for children 0 to 6.
300 Yen per family, free the first time. E-mail:takaokaenglishplaygroup@gmail.com

Japanese Language Classes

Places of Worship
Anglican / Episcopal Church in Japan - English services every
4th Sun. at Nagoya St. Matthew's Cathedral, a 5-min walk from Gokiso
Sta. Exit 4. E-mail: office.chubu@nskk.org; Phone: (052)858-1007;
Website: https://nskk-chubu.org/en/

Aichi Nihongo no Kai - Mon. 10:00-11:30 at Nagoya Int'lCenter-near Kokusai Center Sta. Exit 2. 4 Apr.-11 Jul. 14 lessons, 3,900
Yen total/term. Handouts 100 Yen/term. Join any time. Call
090-3852-8479 (Keiko); or e-mail antoon27@yahoo.co.jp (Kumiko)★Faith Charismatic Church - Please come fellowship and worship withus, Faith Charismatic Church, a bible believing Christian Church, every
Sunday at 10:00. Venue: Nagoya City Minami Life Long Learning Center,near Kasadera Sta. Call Pastor Bede 080-6980-6777"A-Ka-Sa-Ta-Na" Japanese Conversation Class - Thu.
in-person lessons 14 Apr.-14 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons. Aichi Int'l
Plaza, 2 blocks west of Subway Shiyakusho Sta. (Meijo Line), (poss. online
depending on COVID-19 situation); Mon. free conversation online lessons(Zoom) 11 Apr.-11 Jul. 10:30-11:30, free / 13 lessons; Join anytime! See
website for details: https://www.aloenagoyavol.com/; E-mail:akasatanaaloe@gmail.com★Indonesian Catholic Community - Indonesian Catholic Community in
Nagoya hosts Indonesian mass once a month (every 4th Sun.) in
Johokubashi Catholic Church at 12:30, 8 minutes’ walk from Meijo Koen
Sta. Exit 1. For more details please email: katoliknagoya@yahoo.com★Hills Nihongo de Walk - Japanese lessons available at Yumeria
Tokushige 3F,above Tokushige Sta. on Sakura-dori Line. On Fri. at 18:30
to 20:10. Beginners to Advanced. Join anytime. Contact:
ankumi27@hotmail.com (Kumiko); 050-5585-0621 (Muto).
http://hillsnihongo.wix.com/hills-nihongo-class
Hoshigaoka Nihongo Kyoushitsu - Tue. 10:00-11:30, 12
Apr.-19 Jul. 3,000 Yen/term. Hoshigaoka Community Center 1F (3 min.
walk from subway Hoshigaoka Sta. Exit 4) Beginner & Intermediate Class.
Inquiries - E-mail: hoshigaoka26kai@gmail.com; Phone: 080-4547-9290;
Website: http://nirokukai.com★Iroha Nihongo no Kai - Beginner class Thu. 10:15-11:45 at Nadya
Park 6F (Nagoya-shi Shiminkatsudo Suishin Center) 7-min. walk from
Sakae Sta., 5-min. walk from Yaba-cho Sta. Join anytime. Phone:
090-6595-1578 (Yumi) 090-4265-3033 (Ogata) E-mail:irohanihongonokai@yahoo.co.jp /Website:irohanihongonokai.web.fc2.com
Meeting & Activities★Amnesty International Nagoya Multicultural Group - Meetings areheld in principle every 4th Saturday at various locations in Nagoya. Contact
us via e-mail: amnestynagoyamcg@gmail.com or on Twitter:@aimcg_nagoya★CCEA - a non-profit organization promoting cultural exchange,international understanding, and friendships amongst women of allnationalities living in the Nagoya area. We hold eight general meetings ayear, host interest groups and social activities. Visit: http://cceanagoya.com/
Email: nagoyaccea@gmail.com★English Alcoholics Anonymous meeting – Sat. 19:30 & Sun. 19:00
at the Mikokoro Catholic Center. Call 090 9938 0596 if you feel you
have a problem with alcohol.
★NAGOYA PREGNANCY GROUP - Meets monthly in Chikusa. Join us if
you are pregnant, TTC or have a baby under 1 year old. Information
about birthing, hospitals, breastfeeding and support in Nagoya.
Community and friendship for mums. Contact Michelle Suzuki, BirthDoula for details at nagoyadoula@gmail.com★Inter-Christian Fellowship Nagoya (Church of the Nazarene) Christian church for Filipinos in Japan. Nagoya-shi Midori-ku Aibarago
2-1809 Mezon SK 101. Contact Jun Ooka, phone: 070-4388-0535★Nagoya English Fellowship - inter-denominational fellowship withEnglish Worship Services every Sun. from 10:30. Bilingual messages every
3rd and 4th Sun. Sunday School available. Contact Willie at
090-2579-1007 or nefbulletin@gmail.com★Nagoya Mosque - hosts Muslim Fri. Prayers & is open for five-timeprayers Khutba at 12:30 & Prayer at 12:40. Halal meat & Islamic literature
are also available. Honjin Sta., Exit 3 Call 052-486-2380 Website:
http://nagoyamosque.com★Nagoya Port Mosque – Fri. Prayer Khutba from 12:30. Open for fivetime prayers, every Sat. special speech & dinner after Isha Prayer.
Children’s Arabic lessons Sat. 15-minute walk from Aonami Line Inaei Sta.
Nagoya, Minato-Ku, Zennan-Cho 33-3. Phone: 090-3251-5381★Nagoya Union Church - Join with Christians from many countries forworship & fellowship in English. Bible studies, small groups and Sunday
school also available. Sunday worship at 16:00 at Kinjo church near
Shinsakae and Takaoka stations. Email:sun4pm@nagoyaunionchurch.com Website:
http://www.nagoyaunionchurch.com/★New Testament Grace Church - An interdenominational Bible-based
spirit-filled focus on Jesus' finished work and His Grace, to see people set
free from addiction and find rest. 5 min. from Nagoya Sta. Worship
Service Hour - Sun. 14:00 - 16:00 Friendly atmosphere.
https://www.ntgrace.com/★The IMMANUEL Christian Fellowship - evangelical fellowshipwelcomes Filipinos and English-speaking people. Lively praise & worshipsongs, Tagalog & English sermon and Bible story lessons for Japanese
speaking kids. Worship service 13:00. Contact Pastor Solito at
090-8540-8260 or visit www.icfnagoya.org★The Japan Mosque - We warmly welcome all visitors from any
background who wish to learn about Islam. The doors of our mosque areopen to everyone. Phone: 0120-119-770; Website: www.alislam.jp

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